What information Should I Provide To The Appraiser? It seems that some agents are unsure of what information to provide to appraisers, or if any information provided will be welcomed. I generally will send a quick email to listing agents inviting them to provide any information they would like, including comps, and in my opinion it is good practice to welcome this type of input. If you are unsure of how to approach this sometimes tricky interaction, it is helpful to have an understanding of a few points as to what the appraiser is looking for and required to report. One helpful thing to note is that the standardized form appraisers currently use requires the appraiser to report updates or full remodeling of kitchens and baths within the last fifteen years, and it breaks this information down into four periods: 0-1 years, 1-5 years, 6-10 years and 11-15 years. So, if you’re informing the appraiser of kitchen and/or bath updates I recommend being sure to note if what was done was an update or a full remodel and when it was completed within those time frames. A lot of the time I will have an itemized list of any updates completed or a summary comment (a comprehensive renovation) in my condition comment on the report, but I do find it handy if the agent provides a bullet point list of updates which I can just include as an attachment in the report. Contact Comp One Appraisal Services today and put our local expertise to work for you. Based in the Globe Building at Peachtree Dekalb Airport, we are the perfect resource for attorneys, agents, homeowners, and lenders. Thanks for reading! Got an appraisal issue or question? Call my Appraiser On-Call For You Hotline at 404-245-7577.